White Matter Microstructure and Cognitive Function in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Author(s) -
Aled Rees,
Maneesh Udiawar,
Rok Berlot,
Derek K. Jones,
Michael O’Sullivan
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2015-2318
Subject(s) - white matter , medicine , polycystic ovary , endocrinology , diffusion mri , hyperandrogenism , grey matter , psychology , insulin resistance , magnetic resonance imaging , insulin , radiology
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder characterized by insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, which leads to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in later life. Androgens and insulin signaling affect brain function but little is known about brain structure and function in younger adults with PCOS.
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